Why are Taxi's so Expensive?
24 Hour Service?
Concerns or Comments?
Minimum Employment Requirements?
Can I Pre Book A Taxi Trip? ****
Method of Payments?
Drinking and Driving?
Rates?
Smoking or non- smoking?
Out of Town trips?
Local Price Estimates?
How long can I expect to wait?
Why did you tell 10 minutes and the took 20 minutes?
Can I drink in a Taxi?
Do I have to wear my Seat Belt in a Taxi?
Can I Get Deliveries Made to My Room?
Can I get my GST Back?

Why are Taxi's so Expensive?

	We must be fully staffed and ready to go 24 hours through quiet and busy times.
	Wages account for 50% or more of fares.
	Taxi's undergo a commercial vehicle inspection every 6 months.
	Maintenance on a vehicle that runs 24/7 is 5-10 times higher that the average family car.
	Insurance costs have increased dramatically for commercial vehicles over the past several years.
	Fuel costs play a large factor when determining costs.
	In Actual Fact a Taxi Ride Costs Less Than 1 drink per person in your party.

24 Hour Service?

It may be hard to believe in a small town but the Taxi's do operate 24 hours per day and every day of the year, including CHRISTMAS DAY.

Concerns or Comments?

Please contact us at our office, or directly through this email link, The Manager of Kootenay Taxi

Minimum Employment Requirements?

	The laws of BC require drivers to be a minimum of 19 years of age, a minimum of class 4 drivers license, and must produce a drivers abstract
	Must like dealing with the public.
	Must be willing to work shift work.
	Able to follow instructions
	Must be reliable and courteous.
	Application must be presented in person at the office located at 1502B-9 Ave Fernie B.C.
	ABOVE ALL MUST BE HONEST

Can I Pre Book A Taxi Trip?

Yes, you have several options available,

WEB: You are now able to book from this Web sites home page, when booking on the web please understand that emails are checked from Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (mountain time)

Call our office: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (mountain Time)250-423-4409 Fax: 250-423-4413

Dispatch: Call Anytime for short notice trips, no problem. Please be advised your call may be answered by a mobile dispatcher, please allow the mobile dispatcher to pull over to write your request down. Dispatch Telephone # 250-423-4408 24 Hrs, Daily!

Method of Payments?

We accept Cash or Canadian Money Orders. Visa, Master Card and debit card if paid through our office. Sorry no mobile debit machines.

Drinking and Driving?

	Friends Don't Let Friends, Drink and Drive!
	Ride Tonight, Drive Tomorrow!
	*One impaired Charge could take a VERY LARGE TOLL* on your life.**

Rates?

	Our Rates are comparable to the rest of the province, and regulated by the Provincial Motor Carrier Commission.
	Our prices are metered and include a total for all passengers.
	All Prices include GST!
	Average Fernie Town trip is $6.00, Sparwood, $7.00.

Smoking or Non-Smoking

It is unlawful to smoke in any public transportation, so no smoking is not permitted in a Taxi.

Out of Town trips

Yes, we are able to take you to your destination from Fernie and return. Our rates include GST and the total covers all passengers. Just contact us. We think you'd be surprised how reasonable this personal service is, especially when the price includes up to six people.

Local Price Estimates

	Fernie Average Local Fare $6.00*
	Fernie to Ski Hill $18.00*
	Fernie to Hosmer $28.00*
	Fernie to Sparwood $60.00 *
	Fernie to Elko $60.00*
	Fernie to Cranbrook $168.65
	Fernie to Calgary $489.95
	Sparwood (lower) to downtown $6.00*
	Sparwood to Spardell Tr Crt $9.00*
	Sparwood Heights to down town $13.00*
	Sparwood to Elk Valley Airport $25.00*
	Sparwood to Elkford $60.00
	Sparwood to Cranbrook $215.00
	Sparwood to Blairmore (Crowsnest Pass) $80.00*

Please feel free to contact taximanager@kootenaytaxi.com for more estimates. We would be HAPPY to look after you.

* this fare is an estimate only, and will very depending on location of pickup and destination points.

How long Can I Expect to Wait?

On Average, we can be there in 5-10 minutes. Due to the vastness of our area, if we get several calls all at once, we could be 15-20 minutes before reaching you. Please understand that at BAR closing, everyone calls for a cab at the same time and under extremely busy evening, you may have to wait up to 30 minutes. We do however take your calls very seriously and do our best to be prompt.

Why did you tell 10 minutes and the took 20 minutes?

When we answered the phone, from your call, we may have had one call in front of you. We had estimated that the trip was going to be a short one, BUT, it didn't turn out that way. For some reason, they decided they needed us to wait for them at a destination, and/or then take them to another, and wait again.

We do apologize, we do try our best to guesstimate the time of trips and periodically get it wrong.

Can I Drink in a Taxi?

Under the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia, open alcohol is forbidden in a Taxi. We can however, transport your alcohol in our rear compartment of our taxis.

Do I Have to Wear a Seat Belt in a Taxi?

Yes, it is the law. We encourage you to wear a seatbelt by posting a mandatory seatbelt notice in every Taxi. Persons under 16 years of age MUST wear a seatbelt or transportation cannot be provided, unless the person under 16 is accompanied by an adult.

Can I get Deliveries Made To My Room?

Yes, we can deliver just about anything from prescriptions, food, and/or liquor. To receive liquor, you will be asked for valid ID (19 Years of age, BC laws) and it will be recorded by the driver. Advantage for you is that you are only charged for the metered trip from the pickup to your door.

Can I get my GST Back?

International traveler may apply to get back the GST funds they have spent while in Canada.